LEO M. DUBSON

Leo M. Dubson, of Middletown, NY died peacefully on March 19th after a long illness; he was 83. He was a loving husband of more than 50 years to Sondra Dubson (nee Resnick), who predeceased him.

He was the devoted father of Jordan and Bennett Dubson, and cherished grandfather of Adam, Mitchell and Molly Dubson.

Leo was born in Brooklyn on July 26, 1929, the youngest of four siblings -- Betty, Phillip and Sidney. He was an auto mechanic and a gunsmith by trade. Leo served honorably in the Army of Occupation in Japan at the close of World War II. He also served a tour of duty in the Korea War, as a combat medic in the Third Infantry Division and survived the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. Leo was a highly decorated combat veteran and was awarded a host of medals including the Purple Heart.

Following his two tours of duty, Leo continued to devote himself to patriotic causes, championing the American Legion. As the commander of the Legion's Mamakating Post 1266 - from 1998 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2003, Leo helped advocate for fellow service members and veterans .

He was also actively involved with the Lions Clubs International, through the Mamakating Lion's Club - where he was a member for nearly 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, Leo enjoyed hunting and fishing, and shared that passion with his sons. Leo's kind spirit will live in our hearts forever. He will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday March 21st at Gutterman's Funeral Home, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, at 11 a.m. (516) 921-5757.

Donations can be made to Cure Alzheimer's Fund: http://www.curealzfund.org/